Zahra Al-Tamimy
Edgware
Summary
I am a pharmacist and independent prescriber with 13 years post qualification experience. I am driven by the visible impact that my job has on the everyday lives of the patients in the community that I serve.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Clinician
Manual
London
2025.07 - Current
- Prescribing medications to treat a variety of conditions, primarily GLP-1s for weight management
- Working in a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, coaches, engineers and other professionals to deliver an exceptional patient experience
- Developing guidelines for the team to work from to prescribe treatment safely and appropriately
- Writing content for our social media platforms.
Pharmacist Prescriber
GPDQ Prescribers
2024.12 - 2025.04
- Prescribing GLP-1 medications for a large online pharmacy; assessing the patient’s eligibility for treatment, ensuring that the medication is safe and appropriate for them.
- Using an online interface to communicate with the patient directly, and escalating cases to senior clinicians where they need further assessment to determine eligibility.
- Following current guidelines from the company, NICE, GPhC, MHRA and others to ensure safe prescribing.
Clinical Pharmacist
Hazeldene Medical Centre
Wembley, Middlesex
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Conducting remote consultations for minor ailments and chronic conditions.
- Liaising with pharmacies to answer medicine queries.
- Conducting medicine reviews.
- Reviewing hospital discharge letters.
- Signing off acute and repeat prescription requests.
Pharmacist Manager
Hallo Healthcare UK (Lloyds Pharmacy)
Manchester
2012.10 - 2023.05
- Managing the clinical and business requirements of a community pharmacy that does +9000 items a month.
- Tutored university and pre-registration students.
- Prescribed medications under Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) such as GLP-1 for weight management, whereby I would supply Saxenda (liraglutide) following a screening consultation and follow up with the patient periodically.
- Provided services such as influenza and travel vaccinations, Inhaler Technique service, New Medicine Service, Emergency Hormonal Contraception Service.
Pre-Registration Pharmacist
Taylors Pharmacy
Tamworth
2011.08 - 2012.06
- Gained experience in community pharmacy and demonstrated the competencies necessary for qualification.
Clarks Shoes
2008.06 - 2011.07
Primark
2006.06 - 2007.04
School Receptionist
2005.10 - 2006.04
Education
Independent Pharmacist Prescriber -
University of Huddersfield
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) Upper Second Class Honours - undefined
Aston University
A Levels - Chemistry, Biology, History
Kings Norton Girls' School
AS Level - English Literature
Kings Norton Girls' School
GCSEs -
Kings Norton Girls' School
About Me
I am a mother to a seven year old son
Timeline
Clinician
Manual
2025.07 - Current
Pharmacist Prescriber
GPDQ Prescribers
2024.12 - 2025.04
Clinical Pharmacist
Hazeldene Medical Centre
2023.09 - 2024.06
Pharmacist Manager
Hallo Healthcare UK (Lloyds Pharmacy)
2012.10 - 2023.05
Pre-Registration Pharmacist
Taylors Pharmacy
2011.08 - 2012.06
Clarks Shoes
2008.06 - 2011.07
Primark
2006.06 - 2007.04
School Receptionist
2005.10 - 2006.04
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) Upper Second Class Honours - undefined
Aston University
Independent Pharmacist Prescriber -
University of Huddersfield
A Levels - Chemistry, Biology, History
Kings Norton Girls' School
AS Level - English Literature
Kings Norton Girls' School
GCSEs -
Kings Norton Girls' School